Ask the Techie: iPads and realtime setup

I’m taking the plunge and am going to offer realtime to some select clients — not just for myself. My realtime setup will include iPads for the attorneys to view the transcript. I will be using an iPad that I use for personal use as well. What tips can the Tech Committee provide to ensure that my data on my personal device won’t be accessed by a client?

Thanks!

Realtime Adventurer

Dear Adventurer:

Alan Peacock, FAPR, RDR, CRR, CRC, of Mobile, Ala., and a member
of NCRA’s Technology Committee, has the following settings recommendations to
use when setting up a new iPad that will be used for a court reporter’s
realtime setup.

Bluetooth: Off

Do Not Disturb: On

Display & Brightness: Auto Lock = Never;
Auto Brightness = Off

Sounds: None for All

Messages: Off

Passcode: Off

iCloud (Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders,
etc.): Off

iTunes and App Store: Auto Download for Apps and
Updates

Mail/Accounts/Fetch New Data: Off

Lynette Mueller, FAPR, RDR, CRR, of Memphis, Tenn., and chair of
NCRA’s Technology Committee, has a few more recommendations for the iPad when
writing realtime for attorneys.

Turn off keyboard clicks

Turn off Siri

Turn off Automatic Updates and Software Updates

Disable Auto Lock

Use Guided Access: Guided Access limits your
device to a single app and lets you control which features are available.

Set Up
Guided Access

Go to Settings > General >
Accessibility > Guided Access.

Turn on Guided Access.

Tap Passcode Settings, then tap Set
Guided Access Passcode.

Enter a passcode, then reenter it. From
here, you can also turn on Face ID or Touch ID as a way to end a Guided Access
session.

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